Joseph Gellman
@josephgellman.bsky.social
24, London. Work in health policy and post about politics. Also interested in philosophy, music, and football.
2024 in 100 albums. Happy New Year everyone!
December 31, 2024 at 6:49 PM
2024 in 100 albums. Happy New Year everyone!
Just discovered a song I’ve loved since I was seven has finally been added to Spotify. We are so back.
December 21, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Just discovered a song I’ve loved since I was seven has finally been added to Spotify. We are so back.
I stubbed my toe today, a direct impact of Rachel Reeves’ Budget
December 18, 2024 at 9:05 PM
I stubbed my toe today, a direct impact of Rachel Reeves’ Budget
Happy to be educated more on this, but it does seem that the Government has made the right decision regarding WASPI women compensation…
December 17, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Happy to be educated more on this, but it does seem that the Government has made the right decision regarding WASPI women compensation…
Christmas wrapping while watching the darts, never felt so festive 🎯🎅
December 15, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Christmas wrapping while watching the darts, never felt so festive 🎯🎅
Went to get an eye test today. When they asked why I had booked one I had to think of a reason that wasn’t “a Westminster Hall debate led by Jim Shannon scared me into booking one”.
December 15, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Went to get an eye test today. When they asked why I had booked one I had to think of a reason that wasn’t “a Westminster Hall debate led by Jim Shannon scared me into booking one”.
Laugh at Badenoch all you like, but if Ed Miliband had been scared of sandwiches he would probably be Prime Minister right now
December 12, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Laugh at Badenoch all you like, but if Ed Miliband had been scared of sandwiches he would probably be Prime Minister right now
Reposted by Joseph Gellman
“54% of Britons who voted leave, including 59% of voters in “red wall seats”, said in exchange for single market access they would now accept full free movement for EU and UK citizens to travel, live and work across borders.”
Majority of Brexit voters ‘would accept free movement’ to access single market
Europe-wide polling finds UK and EU leaders now out of step with public opinion and pursue ‘ambitious reset’
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 6:52 AM
“54% of Britons who voted leave, including 59% of voters in “red wall seats”, said in exchange for single market access they would now accept full free movement for EU and UK citizens to travel, live and work across borders.”
Interesting event tonight from @londonnewliberals.bsky.social with @miketapp.bsky.social
Always good to hear from an MP as to what life is like in Westminster and what needs to be done for people to actually feel the benefits of Government policy
Always good to hear from an MP as to what life is like in Westminster and what needs to be done for people to actually feel the benefits of Government policy
December 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Interesting event tonight from @londonnewliberals.bsky.social with @miketapp.bsky.social
Always good to hear from an MP as to what life is like in Westminster and what needs to be done for people to actually feel the benefits of Government policy
Always good to hear from an MP as to what life is like in Westminster and what needs to be done for people to actually feel the benefits of Government policy
Euston screen is back!
Nice to know that my train home is cancelled via big screen.
Nice to know that my train home is cancelled via big screen.
December 11, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Euston screen is back!
Nice to know that my train home is cancelled via big screen.
Nice to know that my train home is cancelled via big screen.
Stumbled upon this gem of a video from 1994
David Shaw, the first MP to communicate with constituents online, debates the potential impact of the internet on politics: youtu.be/ocY-HjZBPr4?...
David Shaw, the first MP to communicate with constituents online, debates the potential impact of the internet on politics: youtu.be/ocY-HjZBPr4?...
Politics and the internet as seen in 1994
YouTube video by David Boothroyd
youtu.be
December 10, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Stumbled upon this gem of a video from 1994
David Shaw, the first MP to communicate with constituents online, debates the potential impact of the internet on politics: youtu.be/ocY-HjZBPr4?...
David Shaw, the first MP to communicate with constituents online, debates the potential impact of the internet on politics: youtu.be/ocY-HjZBPr4?...
1. My music taste is as cool as ever
2. I was 15 minutes away from 69,420 minutes listened :(
2. I was 15 minutes away from 69,420 minutes listened :(
December 4, 2024 at 1:08 PM
1. My music taste is as cool as ever
2. I was 15 minutes away from 69,420 minutes listened :(
2. I was 15 minutes away from 69,420 minutes listened :(
Farage accepting a £79 million donation from Musk, following his outrage at Labour staffers campaigning in the US election, would be insane hypocrisy
Unfortunately he doesn’t care
Unfortunately he doesn’t care
December 3, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Farage accepting a £79 million donation from Musk, following his outrage at Labour staffers campaigning in the US election, would be insane hypocrisy
Unfortunately he doesn’t care
Unfortunately he doesn’t care
The Rwanda scheme cost £715 million and was nothing but a gimmick
Keep this in mind whenever the Conservative Party accuse the Government of being irresponsible with public finances
Keep this in mind whenever the Conservative Party accuse the Government of being irresponsible with public finances
In July, I FOI'd the Home Office for the full breakdown of spending on the Rwanda scheme
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
I was refused because the government planned to publish the data in future, and today is the day. These numbers are in millions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 2, 2024 at 10:27 PM
The Rwanda scheme cost £715 million and was nothing but a gimmick
Keep this in mind whenever the Conservative Party accuse the Government of being irresponsible with public finances
Keep this in mind whenever the Conservative Party accuse the Government of being irresponsible with public finances
Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch, Jeremy Corbyn, and Wes Streeting hanging out in the no lobby for the assisted dying bill
November 29, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch, Jeremy Corbyn, and Wes Streeting hanging out in the no lobby for the assisted dying bill
I watched the first couple hours of the assisted dying debate before having a couple meetings
For the most part, it was a respectful and detailed debate on a very important matter. UK democracy at its finest
For the most part, it was a respectful and detailed debate on a very important matter. UK democracy at its finest
November 29, 2024 at 1:30 PM
I watched the first couple hours of the assisted dying debate before having a couple meetings
For the most part, it was a respectful and detailed debate on a very important matter. UK democracy at its finest
For the most part, it was a respectful and detailed debate on a very important matter. UK democracy at its finest
I understand the resignation but I do feel very bad for Haigh.
The incident was over a decade ago, the PM knew about it, and it’s clear that she didn’t really do anything wrong
The incident was over a decade ago, the PM knew about it, and it’s clear that she didn’t really do anything wrong
November 29, 2024 at 8:05 AM
I understand the resignation but I do feel very bad for Haigh.
The incident was over a decade ago, the PM knew about it, and it’s clear that she didn’t really do anything wrong
The incident was over a decade ago, the PM knew about it, and it’s clear that she didn’t really do anything wrong
Reposted by Joseph Gellman
Perhaps tonight is a good time to remember that about 19% of NHS staff in England are non-British nationals. They are some of the most hardworking & caring members of our society. They look after our sick & vulnerable & during the pandemic risked their lives to keep us safe
November 28, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Perhaps tonight is a good time to remember that about 19% of NHS staff in England are non-British nationals. They are some of the most hardworking & caring members of our society. They look after our sick & vulnerable & during the pandemic risked their lives to keep us safe
Badenoch suggesting another immigration cap. One of the most pointless policies that will never die because Conservative politicians consistently try to win over right wing populists
November 27, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Badenoch suggesting another immigration cap. One of the most pointless policies that will never die because Conservative politicians consistently try to win over right wing populists
Toddler gaining consciousness for the first time:
I’m noticing links between the person that calls themselves mum and the other person that calls themselves dad
I’m noticing links between the person that calls themselves mum and the other person that calls themselves dad
November 27, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Toddler gaining consciousness for the first time:
I’m noticing links between the person that calls themselves mum and the other person that calls themselves dad
I’m noticing links between the person that calls themselves mum and the other person that calls themselves dad
Can we tone down the whole “Labour Government SPLIT by disagreements over assisted dying” headlines
This is one rare example of legislation being properly debated and scrutinised beyond party lines and it’s a shame we don’t see more of it in our political system
This is one rare example of legislation being properly debated and scrutinised beyond party lines and it’s a shame we don’t see more of it in our political system
November 25, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Can we tone down the whole “Labour Government SPLIT by disagreements over assisted dying” headlines
This is one rare example of legislation being properly debated and scrutinised beyond party lines and it’s a shame we don’t see more of it in our political system
This is one rare example of legislation being properly debated and scrutinised beyond party lines and it’s a shame we don’t see more of it in our political system
Nothing more exciting than a thrilling episode of University Challenge. Durham once again proving its rightful place in Doxbridge
November 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Nothing more exciting than a thrilling episode of University Challenge. Durham once again proving its rightful place in Doxbridge
How do you even try to debate with people like this?
November 25, 2024 at 7:24 PM
How do you even try to debate with people like this?
Starmer should hold another election because of broken promises?
We were promised that Brexit would lead to prosperity, instead we took a 4% hit to our GDP. When’s Farage going to call for a second referendum?
We were promised that Brexit would lead to prosperity, instead we took a 4% hit to our GDP. When’s Farage going to call for a second referendum?
November 25, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Starmer should hold another election because of broken promises?
We were promised that Brexit would lead to prosperity, instead we took a 4% hit to our GDP. When’s Farage going to call for a second referendum?
We were promised that Brexit would lead to prosperity, instead we took a 4% hit to our GDP. When’s Farage going to call for a second referendum?